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Acela to BOS is a long train ride. But they have WiFi and it's reasonably comfortable. I've done it and wouldn't be in a hurry to do it again.
DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.
The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.
ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.
The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.
ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
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I did once manage to get through four G&Ts on a BWI-MHT flight in the old WN party seats...but that was a special occasion.
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Acela to BOS is a long train ride. But they have WiFi and it's reasonably comfortable. I've done it and wouldn't be in a hurry to do it again.
DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.
The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.
ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.
The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.
ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
Is there anything on the US Shuttle in Y that's different from a normal 319 flight, other than a free drink? I've only done it a couple of times on DCA-BOS, in F.
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I've only ever done the shuttle in Y and it's exactly like an ordinary 319 flight except the service is reliably good and quick and they give you that free drink.
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